Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 70151.015 - Employee dies of pulmonary embolism nine days after fracturi

Accident Summary Nr: 70151.015 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 01/23/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1020920.015	01/26/2015		444220	Rural King Holding Co.

Abstract: On January 14, 2015, an employee, a truck driver was exiting his semi-truck when he slipped on ice and rolled one of his ankles. The employee continued to work and completed his route. After the employees shift was over, he sought medical treatment and was treated for a broken ankle. The employees injured ankle was placed in a cast and he was released from the emergency room. On January 23, 2015, nine days after receiving treatment, the employee developed an embolism which traveled to his lungs and caused his death.

Keywords: Fracture, Leg, Pulmonary Embolism, Slip, Slippery Surface, Work Surface

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1020920.015	51	M	Fatality		Truck drivers, heavy

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